Nomsa Masuku: More arrests expected in R1.2m fraud case [VIDEO]

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said three more potential arrests are expected in connection with the R1.2 million fraud case involving Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) commissioner Nomsa Masuku.

Masuku made a brief appearance in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crime Court sitting in Palm Ridge on Wednesday.

The matter was postponed to 7 November.

Watch the magistrate warning Nomsa Masuku not to skip the country

[WATCH] The R1.2 million fraud case against IEC commissioner Dr Nomsa Masuku has been postponed to November 7 at the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court. "If you don't return, the bail you paid will be cancelled and a warrant will be issued for your arrest." #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/muveMfDAVB

— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) September 4, 2024

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More arrests

NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said while more arrests are expected, she could not confirm when this would take place.

“We can assure you that the police are doing their best to ensure that these three suspects are apprehended and brought before court as soon as possible so that they can join the first accused.”

Warning

During court proceedings, the magistrate warned Masuku against trying to skip the country to evade the law.

“On the 7^th of November, when you return, your legal representatives should have already consulted with you and decided how they want to proceed herein.

“You are on bail. You are warned to return on the 7^th of November. If you do not return, the bail that you have paid will be cancelled, and a warrant will be authorised for your arrest,” the magistrate told Masuku.

Masuku is currently out on R20 000 bail.

The case against former Standard Bank employee and IEC commissioner Nomsa Masuku has been postponed to November 7 by the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court. Masuku was arrested earlier this year on charges relating to fraud of R1.2 million. Newzroom Afrika's @JuniourKhumalo_… pic.twitter.com/LYqsQPmo0h

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Scholarships for family and friends

Masuku’s offences were allegedly committed during her tenure as head of Standard Bank’s social corporate investments (SCI) programme, prior to her appointment at the IEC.

It is alleged that while she headed the bank’s Adopt A School Trust, which was intended to support students with financial assistance and resources, she abused her position to award scholarships to friends and family members.

Masuku allegedly achieved this through manipulation of documents and without the approval of the committee with some of the monies deposited directly into her personal bank account.

The programme was designed to help talented individuals from adopted schools who met specific criteria to further their studies and achieve their academic goals.

The IEC said it will monitor Masuku’s case.

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